Album Covers

[nomisofsiman]

I think just by seeing this cover i knew i would like this album...Cant wait for z2

Same here. I had heard of Devin previously, but it wasn't until this album that I actually purchased a disc from him. From there, I was blown away I had to get all his solo stuff. I too cannot wait for the second one...even moreso than the two that are coming out this year.

 

[Knightfall]

There is only one album I have ever bought solely based on the album cover, without knowing anything about the artist or the material:

(This CD was in a little store inside a Middle-Eastern eatery. The song titles on the back were all in Arabic.)

But on a more serious note, album covers are definitely a factor in choosing music; particularly for developing an interest in a band to begin with. When I was first getting into metal (far too recently), for example, the album covers made me want to take interest in Iced Earth, even though at the time their music was a bit "thrashy" for my tastes.

Among my favorite album covers now are the following (all of which I'm sure are very well known in these circles):

 

[Akumu]

I think just by seeing this cover i knew i would like this album...Cant wait for z2

Yes.

 

[nomisofsiman]

Among my favorite album covers now are the following (all of which I'm sure are very well known in these circles):

I've always hated that Kamelot cover. Just way too corny for me and the "models" just look ridiculous.

The others you listed are great though. Sirius B/Lemuria I thought were both excellent covers.

 

[Creeps]

I liked this single cover a lot.

Here's a few more that struck me as cool

Here's some I bought because of the cover back in the day and I'm happy I did

 

[MysticX9]

 

[MysticX9]

I always liked artwork that wasn't necessarily created for the album; fits anyway IMO!

 

[The Invisible Guest]

I think this might be my top choice ... great album as well. Artwork by Attila Kis (www.demateria.com)

 

[BobbyWilliamson]

I remember the good ole days when you could almost gauge an album by it's cover........it's gotten a little trickier these days.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

My God, I love this cover!